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Africa Data Centres Becomes PCI DSS Certified in Kenya
Africa Data Centres Nairobi (formally known as East Africa Data Centre) has become the first neutral data centre to be…
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INSURANCE
A guide to understanding goods in transit insurance
If your a transporter or business person and materials or stock are an essential asset to your business, they must…
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BUSINESS
Direct-to-Bank deposits and how to it works
When sending or receiving money internationally, whether you’re an employer, employed or somewhere in-between you have several options. You can…
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News
VMware partners with Strathmore University to enhance digital skills in Africa
VMware has announced the expansion of its Virtualize Africa programme in partnership Strathmore University – @iLabAfrica Centre, Kenya. The overarching…
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Gadgets
Smartphones Will Soon Help You Translate Sign Language, Thanks to Google
Researcher’s at Google have developed develop a sign language-translation tool that can be intergraded in a smartphone. This a not…
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Gadgets
Huawei has no Plans of Launching a Harmony OS-powered Smartphone this Year
Since the launch of Huawei’s Android alternative, HarmonyOS, there have been rumours making rounds that their in-house OS will power…
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Apps
Microsoft’s Chromium-based Edge Browser Now Available in Beta
Microsoft’s New Edge Browser based on Chromium is now available in Beta, which is the third and final preview channel before…
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Gadgets
Huawei P30 Pro Wins EISA’s Best Smartphone of The Year Award
Huawei Business Group was awarded European Image and Sound Association (EISA), Best Smartphone of the Year Award. Huawei’s P30 Pro…
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BUSINESS
SwitchLink Africa: Providing Financial Inclusion For All
Financial inclusion has been on the rise in Africa over the past few years largely due to the innovation of…
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Startups
Ten African tech startups taking part in the CcHUB’s PitchdriveAsia Tour
Ten selected African startups utilising hardware and deep technology tools in their businesses are taking part in the second edition…
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News
Google Suspends its Mobile Insights Service for fears of Data Privacy Issues
Google has revealed they shut down their Mobile Insights service. Mobile Insights provided network coverage to wireless carriers and helped…
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Social Media
Twitter Bans Advertisements From State-run Media Outlets
On Monday Twitter announced that they had banned 936 twitter accounts that were found guilty spreading propaganda about on-going protests…
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News
Bluetooth has a Serious Flaw that Exposes Millions of Devices Vulnerable to Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers have detailed a report that showcases a flaw in Bluetooth dubbed KNOB (Key Negotiation Of Bluetooth). KNOB allows an…
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Gadgets
Xiaomi, Oppo, And Vivo Collaborate On A New File Transfer Protocol
Three of Chinese biggest smartphone makers are pulling resources together to work on a new wireless file transfer protocol that…
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Interviews
[Interview] Nokia wants a chunk of Kenya’s smartphone market, but it’s not easy
The Nokia brand is back. At least we will all agree to that led by Finnish player HMD Global. Nokia…
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News
LG is Focusing on AI for the Future of Smart Homes
Smart Home is a collective term by any chance you happen to make Google your best friend while looking for…
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News
Huawei Founder says the UK won’t say no to them on 5G Rollout
Huawei Founder and Chief Executive officer Ren Zhengfei in an interview with Sky News stated that the UK “won’t say…
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News
Discover and Verve Launch Verve Global Card
Verve, a payments technology and card business in Africa, and Discover Global Network, the payments brand of Discover, have launched…
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News
US Could Offer Huawei Another 90-day Export License, Reports
Since Huawei was slapped with an export ban in the US, all has not been well for the Chinese tech…
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Reviews
LG TwinWash With ThinQ is Setting New Standard For Laundry Convenience
LG East Africa officially launched its Award-winning and revolutionary TwinWash washing machine in the country in April last year. The…
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CYBER SECURITY
Google Report Reveals Users Stick to Passwords that have Already been Hacked
In this digital era, secure passwords are vital in protecting your personal information, not entirely, but at least you did…
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Gadgets
After Launching an Android Replacement, Huawei is working on a Google Maps Alternative
Since the US ban came into effect, Huawei has been on the run to seek alternative ways that they can…
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Gadgets
HMD Global Extends Security Patch Support to First Nokia Android Phones
Security patches are crucial when it comes to software, and with smartphones, not everyone can provide monthly updates to all…
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News
Import Financing and how it can benefit your business – Ngao Credit
If you have ever imported something – container or maybe a vehicle you have probably experienced some of the common…
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Gadgets
TECNO’s First Feature Phone Running KaiOS Announced
Now that KaiOS is becoming a household name for smart feature phones, TECNO, the leading smartphone vendor in Africa, is…
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BUSINESS
Huawei Engineers Helped African Governments Spy on Political Rivals, Report
With months of scrutinizing Huawei ‘s telco equipment, it seems the U.S. may have yet another proof that can be…
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Gadgets
Huawei EMUI10 will be Available in the Mate 30 Series
Huawei held its 2019 Developer Conference on August 9th launching their new OS, HarmonyOS and announcing upcoming EMUI10. Huawei’s President…
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News
SA fintech startup uKheshe raises seed funding from FiTech Ventures and Ocean on 76.
South Africa’s fintech startup uKheshe has raised its first seed investment round 10 months after launching its financial inclusion platform.…
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Social Media
Ugandan Government Wants Online Publications and Social Media Influencers Registered
Uganda has passed a law that requires online publications and social media influencers to be registered to the Uganda Communications…
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Startups
Bosch calling on African startups to apply for its smart mobility pitch competition
German multinational engineering and technology company Bosch is inviting African startups to compete in its smart mobility startup competition. Headquartered…
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Gadgets
Vivo Y15 With 5000mAh Battery, Triple Rear Cameras & 16MP Selfie Camera Available in Kenya at Ksh 21999
Vivo has officially unveiled its first device in Kenya, Vivo Y15. Vivo Y15 was first announced by the company back…
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BUSINESS
The rise of Sub-Saharan Africa as a fintech hub
Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the fastest-growing investment zones for fintech companies according to new research. The GSM Association says…
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CLOUD
[Column] The new revolution every business should talk about
Just as telephones and cars changed how we work and play, 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) is ushering in a new…
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CYBER SECURITY
Your DSLR Camera is Also Vulnerable to Ransomware Attacks
Would you have ever imagined that cameras can be susceptible to attacks? I bet you’d think they are not. The…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy A10s vs Samsung Galaxy A10 Price and Specs Comparison
Following the Galaxy A10s announcement today, you might be wondering what sets it apart from its predecessor, Galaxy A10. Galaxy…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy A10s Officially Announced with Dual Rear Cameras and a 4000mAh battery
Although the news comes at a time when the Note 10 buzz is still simmering, this is not as big…
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Gadgets
Apple Will Not Let You Check Your Battery Health Status After Being Serviced by a Third Party
In a move to make its users stick to Apple Store and Apple dealers only for repairs, Apple is reportedly…
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News
New corporate policies for data storage required
Data at end-of-life is a massive challenge for most companies, especially with uncontrolled data growth that has resulted in new…
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New Appointments
JUMO appoints Buhle Goslar as its Africa CEO
South African fintech company JUMO has appointed Buhle Goslar as its Africa CEO. The company also appointed Ashish Desai as its…
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Gadgets
Samsung Smartphones Offer the Best 4G LTE Downloads Speeds, Study Reveals
According to a recent report, it has been revealed that Samsung phones offer faster downloads speeds edging out competitors like…
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Gadgets
Honor TV Launched in China, First Device Running Huawei’s HarmonyOS
After the HarmonyOS announcement, Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has launched Honor TV powered by the OS today. Honor’s TV dubbed Honor…
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Gadgets
Huawei Launches HarmonyOS, a Cross-Platform OS That Can Power a Range Of Devices
After months of debating on Huawei’s plan B to Android, since the US ban came into effect, Huawei has officially…
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Gadgets
Apple will Offer Security Researchers Special “Unlocked” iPhones for Bug Hunting on iOS.
Following the launch of the Apple Bug Bounty program for iOS back in September 2016, the company wants to even…
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BUSINESS
Everything you need to know about Ngao Credit’s Jijenge Loan Product
In some cases, getting a personal loan in Kenya is desirable. You may want to start a small business, borrow…
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Apps
WhatsApp Flaw Could Allow Attackers to Alter Your Messages
Facebook’s popular instant messaging app WhatsApp has yet another series of flaws that could let attackers alter your messages. The…
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BUSINESS
Understanding Mobile Wallets in Africa
The demand for mobile wallets is really high these days, especially in Africa. A mobile wallet (also called digital wallet)…
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Gadgets
Oppo Signs Patent Deals With Intel and Ericsson to Boost Global Business
Oppo, the Chinese smartphone maker, has inked a deal with Intel and Ericsson that the company hopes will prove essential…
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BUSINESS
[Column] Fintechs are disrupting the local traditional remittance market
Data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shows that diaspora inflows in the country rose to Ksh30.4 billion ($295.3…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy Note 10/ Note 10 Plus Price, Specifications and Availability in Kenya
This year’s Note Series takes thing even further and picks it up right from where the Galaxy S 10/S10 Plus…
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BUSINESS
Time for every business to adopt integrated payments
If you run a business, every time you accept payments from your customers, their’s a cost. The costs are especially…
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COLUMNS
How to choose the right insurance company that suits your needs
If you’re an individual or a company looking for ways to insure your property, or even health, choosing an insurance…
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CLOUD
[Column] Seven Best Practices for Securing the Public Cloud
The simplicity and cost-effectiveness of the public cloud have led more and more organizations to take advantage of Amazon Web…
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Gadgets
How to Watch the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Launch Event Live
Today is the d-day for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Unpacked Event and here’s a quick guide on how to…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy Note 10/ Note 10 Plus Launch “Galaxy Unpacked” Happening Today
After launching the Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus back in February, Samsung is back with their Note Series flagships…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom Revamps Storo Bonus with Free YouTube Bundles
Safaricom Kenya has unveiled a new plan adding free 200MB YouTube Bundles on top of the 200% Airtime bonus. This…
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New Appointments
Jack Ngare named managing director for Microsoft’s African Development Centre in Kenya
Microsoft has appointed Finserve Africa’s Jack Ngare as the managing director of Africa Development Centre in Kenya that was launched…
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News
Safaricom Home Fibre Now Available at a 50% Discount for New Customers
Safaricom has unveiled plans to capture more Home fibre subscribers by offering a 50% discount for new customers. The offer…
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Gadgets
Nokia 1 Plus receives a price cut in Kenya, now sells at Ksh 8,300
You’ve probably come across many Nokia devices now in Kenya, and the good news is if you’ve been eyeing a…
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COLUMNS
Feminist Tech Exchange (FTX) : The Magic of Storytelling Through Podcasting
The Feminist Tech Exchange safety reboot modules podcasts. The month is August, the year is 2018, I am in Nepal…
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News
South Koreans are Adopting 5G at a Fast Rate, Subscribers Approaching 1.5 Million
South Korea has been on the upfront on the 5G launch with its first commercial use starting back on April…
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CLOUD
[Column] Why Cloud Hasn’t Had a Big Impact on Business Intelligence
Although the notion of network-based computing stems right back to the 1960s, the modern term “cloud computing” arose in the…
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Gadgets
Huawei’s Hongmeng OS is Still Coming, First Device to Launch in Q4 2019
Huawei’s plan B OS dubbed Ark OS, or HongMeng has been the talk of the town for some time now.…
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News
Google Agrees to Let Rival Search Engines Bid to be Default on Android
In a bid to stay in compliance with EU’s scrutiny over the company’s anti-competitive practices, Google is finally letting go…
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Startups
Global Impact Summit inviting tech startups to pitch and be part of Pangea Accelerator’s program
The Global Impact Summit (GIS) is calling on Kenyan tech startups to pitch their ideas for an opportunity to be…
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News
Apple Suspends Siri Grading Program that had Humans Listen to Your Recordings
After we had got wind of Apple employing contractors to listen to your audio recordings from Siri, the company has…
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COLUMNS
[Column] The fourth industrial revolution could spark a wave of small business innovation in East Africa
As a business owner, you may have seen technology and business publications use the term ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’ and ‘Industry…
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BUSINESS
Three fintech startups admitted to Kenya’s Regulatory Sandbox
Three Kenyan fintech startups have been admitted to the Kenyan Capital Markets Regulatory Sandbox. The startups are Pezesha Africa, a…
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News
Nokia showcases 5G potential in Nigeria, reiterates commitment to supporting operators and enterprises
Nokia has showcased how 5G technology can transform the way people live and work as well as enhance the industrial…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy Tab 6 Officially Launched- Specs, Price and Availability
Well, it is July 31st the date when Samsung had planned to launch the Galaxy Tab 6. Good news for…
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News
DPO Group acquires South Africa’s payment processor PayFast
African Payment Service Provider (PSP) DPO Group has announced its acquisition of South Africa’s payment processor PayFast. The deal by…
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News
Huawei Shipped 118 Million Smartphone Units in H1 2019, a 24% YoY Increase Despite Trump’s Ban
Huawei’s business has surprisingly continued to soar despite the Washington ban. The company recorded a 23.2% year-over-year profit in the…
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News
Boehringer Ingelheim rolls out training programme for local health innovators
Boehringer Ingelheim, one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, has called on innovators in Africa to adopt viable business models…
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News
Google Chrome Version 76 Now Available for Windows, Linux, and Mac; All you need to know
Google’s Chrome 76 update is now available and what this entail is no significant UI changes as you would expect.…
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CYBER SECURITY
iMessage has a Mysterious Security Bug That Apple Is Yet to Patch
Two Google Project Zero bug hunters (Silvanovich and Samuel Groß) have revealed details on an iOS security flaw that could…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy Tab 6 to be Officially Announced Today
As usual to the South Korean tech giant, Samsung, the Galaxy Tablet is often launched before the #Unpacked event of…
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CLOUD
Affects of Service Oriented Architectures and Web2.0 Phenomenon
Wikipedia/O’Reiley characterizes Web 2.0 as the “second era of Internet-based administrations” and keeping in mind that it is right, it…
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News
ABA opens applications for its Africa Blockchain Developer Program second cohort
The Africa Blockchain Alliance (ABA) is calling for applications for its second cohort of the Africa Blockchain Developer Program. Launched…
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BUSINESS
Government wants multinationals with local operations to produce their ads locally
The government wants multinationals firms with local operations to produce their adverts locally or pay a premium or tax to…
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Gadgets
MediaTek Announces Helio G-90 and G-90T Their First-Ever Gaming-Focused SoCs
MediaTek has officially announced their two gaming-focused chipsets targeted to take on Qualcomm’s overclocked Snapdragon 855 Plus. However, unlike Qualcomm’s,…
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New Appointments
Lori Systems announces new appointments to expand across Africa
Kenyan-based logistics startup Lori Systems has announced the appointment of Uche Ogboi as the company’s Chief Operating Officer and Efayomi…
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News
Huawei was Working on a Google Assistant Powered Smart Speaker before Trump’s Ban
Google’s ties with Huawei may be far more reaching than anticipated. The Information has revealed that the two companies had…
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Startups
India Based B2B payments platform PayMate raises $25 million to expand to Africa
India based PayMate, a B2B payments platform has raised $25 million in a new series D round from Visa to…
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Startups
Branch International raises another KSh.500M from Centum-owned, Barium Capital
Mobile lender Branch International has announced its fourth commercial paper issuance from Centum-owned advisory firm, Barium Capital, raising Ksh500 million.…
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News
Forget Faceapp, this AI-Powered Website Turns Your Selfies into Vintage Portraits
I’m sure you still remember FaceApp, the not-so-cool but intelligent, controversial Russian AI-powered App that turned your selfies into an…
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News
Trump Pushes Apple to Make Mac Pro Parts in the US
If you follow US President Donald Trump, you know his ways and what Twitter means to him. Trump on Friday…
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News
Apple is no Different! They also Hire Contractors to Listen to Your Siri Recordings
After German Google Assistant audios were leaked, it became clear that Google employs people to listen to your recordings. But…
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Gadgets
MediaTek Plans to Tackle Qualcomm’s New SDM 855+ with Cheaper Helio G90, a Gaming-focused Chipset
It is no secret that smartphone gaming is increasingly becoming popular. Recent reports have indicated games accounted for 35% of…
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News
Nokia 8.2 Might be Nokia’s First Device with Pop-Up Selfie Camera and Android 10 Q
Nokia’s mid-ranger the Nokia 8.1 was announced late last year, and it is high time we received a successor. According…
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Gadgets
End of Month Offers: Huawei Y-Series devices get price cuts
Huawei Kenya has today has announced great price cuts for its latest Y-Series smartphones. Announcing the monthly offers, Huawei stated…
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Startups
GABF launches new fund to invest in German-African energy startups
The Germany Africa Business Forum (GABF) has announced a multi-million Euro funding commitment to invest in German energy startups that…
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Gadgets
Apple Bets On 5G as it Acquires Intel’s Modem Business For $1 Billion
Apple has today announced taking over the majority of Intel’s modem business valued at $1 billion. This means that Apple,…
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CLOUD
Cloud, an essential component for every African business
Cloud computing has been in existence for almost two decades now helping businesses stay secure from cyber threats. The technology…
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CLOUD
[Column] Data sovereignty in Africa, why you should care
African businesses are currently making massive investments in things like machine learning and artificial intelligence tools and are using cloud…
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Startups
Kenyan Agri-Tech Startup Taimba Secures $100K Funding from Gray Matters Capital’s coLABS
Nairobi based B2B Agri-Tech startup Taimba has secured $100K in funding from US-based impact investor Gray Matters Capital’s gender lens…
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Startups
African female-led tech startups can now apply for the GreenHouse Lab Accelerator 2019 program
The GreenHouse Lab Accelerator has opened applications for early-stage female-led African tech startups. The Lagos-based accelerator program is run by…
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CYBER SECURITY
Russian Intelligence Agency Hacked! Over 7.5TB of Data Deleted
Russian Intelligence Agency (FSB) has been one of the most prominent hacker group that ever grazed the internet. However, this…
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News
CredoLab, Singapore-based credit scoring startup is expanding to Sub-Saharan Africa
Singapore-based fintech startup CredoLab is expanding its operations to Sub-Saharan Africa. The firm is expanding into the region’s fintech market…
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BUSINESS
Jumia Has it All Sale – Thousands of electronic products to be discounted
Jumia is for no doubt, the largest e-commerce business in Kenya. Jumia, as a platform, has even been the primary…
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News
TECNO Mobile Rebrands, Adopts “Expect More” Slogan
TECNO Mobile has been the leading smartphone vendor in Kenya for a while now, thanks to its focus on providing…
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News
Big Tech Companies to Be Reviewed By the US over Anti-Competitive Practices
The US Department of Justice yesterday launched a probe to investigate big tech companies on whether they engage in anti-competitive…
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News
Nigeria’s Venture Garden, Kenya’s Umati Capital & Tanzania’s Ubongo Kids mentioned in Mauritius Leaks tax avoidance claims in Africa
Nigeria’s Venture Garden, Kenya’s Umati Capital and Tanzania’s Ubongo Kids have been listed among firms extracting profits and avoiding tax in Africa according to a new report…
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